Ronaldo: “I’m not obsessed by individual prizes”

TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 29: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Juventus and UC Sampdoria on December 29, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo insists that winning awards is not an obsession for him after missing out on a record sixth Ballon d’Or

Despite scoring 44 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid last season and playing a key part in the club winning their third straight Champions League title, Ronaldo was overlooked for both the FIFA and UEFA’s Player of the Year prizes.

Instead, former Real team-mate Luka Modric came out on top for both awards after leading Croatia to their first-ever World Cup final and playing his own part in Real’s European success.

But, for Ronaldo, the most important thing is winning silverware with his team rather than pursuing individual glory.